Ottawa approves new regulation for battery storage
A city committee has passed new regulations establishing land use policy for companies looking to build battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Ottawa.
Statement: Ottawa Council Applauded for Advancing Landmark
The project can store 250 MW of electricity, making it the largest battery energy storage system proposed in the Ottawa area so far. A 250 MW battery can supply enough power at one
Battery storage site proposal raises concerns for west Ottawa residents
Gatineau-based energy company Evolugen is looking to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) in the community of South March in a project the company says will help address a
Explaining the need for battery energy storage in Ottawa
Professor Schell was interviewed by Stu Mills of CBC Ottawa to explain the need for battery energy storage systems in the Ontario power grid, and particularly in Ottawa.
Contentious rural Ottawa battery facility gets nod from council
The company is seeking to build a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on a 4.5-hectare plot of rural land off Marchurst Road, about 30 kilometres west of downtown Ottawa.
Ottawa residents split on new rules for energy storage facilities
UPDATED: City councillors unanimously approved the new rules for battery energy storage facilities at their meeting on Feb. 12, 2025.
City approves zoning of battery storage building
According to Ottawa, the province regulates electricity generation supplies but municipalities have authority over new proposed renewable energy generation and storage projects,
Huge electrical storage project sparks controversy | Ottawa Citizen
More than 60 speakers lined up Thursday to speak to the City of Ottawa''s Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee over a proposal to build a vast electrical storage facility in West Carleton.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Provisions
In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Battery Energy
A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2014-256 designating the area within the territorial limits of the City of Ottawa as an area of site plan control to deal with Battery Energy